Deputy Division Hazardous Materials Officer

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PLEASE APPLY ONLINE. WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FROM THIS WEBSITE.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to indeterminately staff the above-mentioned position. A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions for various types of tenure and various linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in biology, physics, geology, chemistry, engineering, forestry, environmental science or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in Lifecycle Management of Hazardous Materials.
Experience in providing advice and guidance on critical issues.
Experience in researching and applying federal legislation, regulations, codes, standards and best practices related to Hazardous Materials Management, Health and Safety or Environmental Management.
Experience in the preparation of background materials, reports and briefing notes, explaining emerging issues and activities and their impacts.
Experience in consulting with other subject matter experts and government representatives.
Experience in the development and presentation of training on hazardous materials, health and safety or environmentally related topics.
Experience conducting inspections, audits and management reviews in the areas of Hazardous Materials Management, Occupational Health and General Safety or Environmental Management.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EXPERIENCE (ASSET):
Experience with Pollution Prevention and/or Spill Response.
Experience in financial management.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Federal and Provincial Hazardous Materials, Health and Safety or Environmental regulations, publications and programs.
Knowledge of WHMIS regulations.
Knowledge of federal government departments and their responsibilities respecting hazardous material management and reporting requirements.

ABILITIES:
Ability to provide advice and guidance on Hazardous Materials related issues.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize and schedule work.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and legislation.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Safety Oriented
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Initiative
Dependability
Judgement

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

KNOWLEDGE (ASSET):
Knowledge of DND’s General Safety and Hazardous Materials Management Program.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Enhanced Reliability.
A valid DND 404 Operator’s Permit.
Must be willing and able to be available for afterhours emergencies.
Must be willing and able to work overtime, as pre-authorized, including the occasional weekend.
Must be willing and able to travel through Atlantic Canada.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.